What does Family First mean for families and for child welfare systems?
In this leadership Q & A, BJ Walker, director of Illinois DCFS, shares her perspectives regarding the importance of Family First.
Policy
What are some ways to create a safety culture?
These two short videos featuring experts on safety offer insights on how to promote a culture around safety within child welfare agencies.
How can safety science be applied within child welfare?
Scott Modell, Noel Hengelbrok, and Michael Cull introduce the concept of safety science and offer ways child welfare can respond differently to create a safety culture.
How have agencies moved from evidence to action?
This webinar series details how two jurisdictions have approached evidence-based practice implementation in preparation for Family First.
How can states and tribes provide feedback on model licensing standards for family foster homes?
This webinar highlights the opportunity to submit comments on FFPSA’s National Model Family Foster Home Licensing Standards.
How did New Jersey safely reduce the number of children in congregate care?
All children deserve to grow up in a home-based setting. Learn how New Jersey decreased congregate care usage by 45 percent.
What are some of the foundational elements, strategies and opportunities for child welfare financing?
This three-part webinar series demystifies child welfare funding streams and builds foundational understanding of child welfare financing.
What opportunities exist for jurisdictions to provide feedback on Family First’s Clearinghouse for Evidence-Based Practices?
This webinar highlights the important opportunity to submit comments to the federal government on FFPSA’s Clearinghouse for Evidence-Based Practices.
Moving Hope Forward: A briefing on the Family First Prevention Services Act
Casey Family Programs, national experts and families brief members of the media on the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Casey Family Programs statement on family separation
The Board of Trustees and Executive Team issued the following statement on the current issue of immigrant family separation.